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Past Volunteer Participants
Chalsie R.,
Country: Peru Rated overall program Excellent.
Lisa A., Professor
Country: Guatemala This is my second time using AmeriSpan to study abroad. My experience the last time was so positive! The best part of this program was the last week of volunteering when I was able to really utilize my teaching skills at the school.
Tracy C.,
Country: Guatemala We had a great experience, learned some Guatemala Sign [Language], and were able to really give a hand to a great program which was short handed. We are staying in touch with the teacher and coordinator and hope to continue supporting their efforts.
Allison B.,
Country: Bolivia The best was feeling at home in a really beautiful city that was so different from home, and how much my Spanish improved.
Katheryn C.,
Country: Guatemala This was a life-changing opportunity and it couldn't have gone more smoothly.
Kathleen M., Student
Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Leah B., Student
Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Tiffany S., student
Country: Peru My placements were great, and my onsite coordinator was the best!
Amanda H., Student
Country: Honduras Rated overall program Good
Kelly C., Student
Country: Chile I was well prepared and provided with enough information. I really enjoyed my placement and learned a lot. It was an eye opening experience.
Lauren T., Student
Country: Guatemala The overall placement and the doctor that I worked with was great. I really liked the school and all of the activities that they had to offer.
Kevin T., Unemployed
Country: Argentina Balancing [my] professional objectives in the context of The Farm School with my own life and a new family proved to be a great challenge, but an eye-opening and very rewarding experience that I will never forget. I continue to keep in contact with my family there.
Kevin T., Unemployed
Country: Argentina With a time crunch, the logistics ran very smoothly. The bet part was learning about the culture, both personally and professionally.
Jillian A., Social Worker
Country: Peru AmeriSpan had the cheapest prices and there seemed to be a lot of variety in the field where I wanted to do some volunteer work.
Liseanne K., Attorney
Country: Guatemala The staff was incredibly professional and helpful. I was extremely impressed. AmeriSpan was great at getting everything set up in a short amount of time.
Cynthia R., Student
Country: Bolivia Choosing this trip has been one of the best decisions I could have made. Running across AmeriSpan on the internet is something I consider to be the best of luck. The main advice I could give to future participants is to be open. There are so many interesting things you can learn if you are only open to learning.
Sarah W., Probation Officer
Country: Bolivia I loved this placement-fantastic!! I did not use BETA or EMS but it was reassuring to know it existed. Pre departure info and phone interview was motivational, friendly, and I felt prepared for the classes and the project.
Sophiane C., Student/Sales Rep
Country: Bolivia The best part of my trip was the family I lived with and the friends I have made. Whenever a person is to travel alone to an unknown country, they can never know what to expect. The phone interview and information given was acceptable and gave me enough confidence to go on my own and look forward to the experience ahead.
Lauren C., Student
Country: Peru I loved my placement experience. I taught piano to a small class of boys, and then my friend Alamara and I combined our classes to work on a little newspaper for the center. Although I was a bit surprised at first to discover how little supervision I had, the freedom helped me become more self-motivated and independent.
Sarah W., Probation Officer
Country: Argentina I have had the time of my life and I have enjoyed my placement and classes very much. I have had loads of fun!!
Erin G., Advertising
Country: Argentina I loved Buenos Aires. I brought home many memories with me. I believe that I grew a lot in the last five months and learned a lot about traveling, people and myself. My Spanish improved tremendously.
Elizabeth B., Physical Therapist
Country: Peru Living with a family made the transition into living in Peru a lot easier. My family (Paul and Magda Rodriguez) provided me with not only a stress-free environment to practice my Spanish, but also gave me essential tips about taxis, safe and not safe places to go and very comfortable lodgings.
Lance Q., Spanish high school teacher
Country: Bolivia I would advise future participants to speak as much Spanish as they can while in Bolivia... and not to bring travelers checks.
Jessica A., Student
Country: Bolivia Your staff was more helpful than others and AmeriSpan is cheaper than a University Study Abroad program. My program was more organized than I expected once I got in-country which was very comforting.
Rhonda S., Occupational Therapist
Country: Argentina The best part of my trip was being immersed in the Argentine culture. I felt I couldnt' have chosen a better place to learn and volunteer. I always felt supported by the school in anything I needed during my stay in Cordoba.
Claudia C., Social worker
Country: Ecuador AmeriSpan was definitely the right organization for me and I have only the highest praise to give. I was adequately prepared. My questions were answered and I feel that I knew as much as I could prior to traveling.
Eleanor J., Student
Country: Argentina My pre-departure experience was a very positive one. Everything was very well organized on this end and questions were answered in a timely fashion. I felt very prepared to head to Argentina. AmeriSpan was flexible with my time schedule and time restrictions.
Clarissa S., Student
Country: Argentina Rated overall program Satisfactory
Justine M., student
Country: Ecuador Customer service excellent.
"Leif ""Eric"" P.", Student
Country: Peru This program was full of surprises and I enjoyed it.
Stephen C R., Student
Country: Argentina I felt very well prepared.
Stephen C R., Student
Country: Argentina I felt very well prepared.
Kaisa-Maria E., Sales person
Country: Peru Rated overall program Good
Gabriel G., Student
Country: Ecuador Rated overall program Good
Kendra G., Teacher
Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Julia C., Fundraiser/ Volunteer trainer
Country: Argentina The staff did their best to provide social outlets for the students, in addition to creating a wonderful learning environment.
Andrea M., Software Engineer
Country: Argentina It was a very worthwhile trip. I met lots of fun people and made contacts that I hope will last. At the same time I greatly improved my language skills.
Lisa H., Research Administrator
Country: Bolivia I enjoyed meeting people at the language schools and homestays.
Erik Edward P., Server
Country: Guatemala I had never stayed with people so removed from my own culture. In spite of these potential barriers, we found common ground and established friendships.
Sally M.,
Country: Guatemala The children at the school are full of love and I feel honored to have given them a bit of knowledge. My only regret is that I had to leave and was not able to continue my work with them.
Peter H., Project Manager
Country: Peru Rated overall program Good
Benjamin H., Student
Country: Argentina I really enjoyed the personal attention that I received in the classes. I feel this is a positive experience for everyone.
Laura M., Student
Country: Guatemala The school staff was very nice and knowledgable.
Arti D., Student
Country: Argentina The study abroad experience was absolutely incredible. I found the staff of the school to be extremely helpful and my teachers to be very good identifying my goals and helping me achieve them. I think AmeriSpan is a wonderful program, especially for participants who have not traveled alone before.
Trisha W., Student
Country: Bolivia My advice to future applicants is to listen with your heart and not your mind. Making an effort to understand is the first step in crossing cultural boundaries.
Celia G., Development Assistant
Country: Ecuador I was pleased with the Spanish school. All of the teachers were very friendly and taught well.
Andrew L., Cook, waiter
Country: Peru I would recommend AmeriSpan for study and volunteer work abroad. My advice to many students would be to prepare yourself for a really good time.
Gregory B., Bus. Info Sys. Cons.
Country: Guatemala "The AmeriSpan program was a wonderful ""starter kit"" approach for doing a language/volunteer program in Latin America. "
Laurence M., IT Consultant
Country: Guatemala I definitely recommend AmeriSpan for first time students/volunteers.
Sarah B., Student
Country: Peru Rated overall program Good
Clare T., Paralegal
Country: Ecuador My overall experience was of inestimable value and I would have no hesitation recommending Quito as an excellent place to live.
Jessica B. A., Student
Country: Ecuador Rated overall program Good
Carrie P., Student
Country: Mexico Rated overall program Good
Karen M., Student
Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Colleen M., Student
Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Harvey T., Engineer
Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Linda S.,
Country: Peru Rated overall program Good
Joshua S., Admin. Assistant
Country: Mexico Rated overall program Good
Stephanie F., Student
Country: Peru Rated overall program Good
Elizabeth S., Nurse
Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Lynsay S., student
Country: Ecuador Rated overall program Good
Priscilla L., Bus Driver
Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Yuko T., student
Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Verna B.,
Country: Peru Rated overall program Good
Sara B., Student
Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Christina W., student
Country: Guatemala The one-on-one teaching here is a great way, and my school was very helpful in organizing my volunteer work. I had a great time.
Renee K., Student
Country: Guatemala Rated overall program Good
Constance S., physician
Country: Guatemala Very friendly teachers and staff, very accomodating. 
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